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Mika Singh defends Daler Mehndi against drunk allegations in Uttarakhand
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Singer Mika Singh has defended his brother Daler Mehndi after Uttarakhand Cabinet Minister Subodh Uniyal accused Mehndi of performing under the influence of alcohol. The incident took place during the Kunjapuri Mela in Tehri on October 18, when Uniyal interrupted the concert on stage. On October 20, Mika denied the allegations, stating Mehndi does not drink alcohol and was struggling during the performance because he was recovering from a recent major surgery.

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Published Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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